Philanthropy

WhatsApp founder Jan Koum makes largest-ever donation to Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek hospital

With an unprecedented $200 million donation from the Koum Family Foundation, SZMC will build a huge 800-bed hospitalization tower over the next six years and fill the entire space within a decade.

Shaare Zedek’s Director-General Prof. Ofer Merin (L) and President Prof. Jonathan Halevy, previous director-general for 31 years, who solicited Koum’s donation.
Former hostage Liri Albag hugs actress Gal Gadot on July 22, 2025.

Strengthening human infrastructure

THE TEL AVIV Stock Exchange.

Only 45% of Tel Aviv Stock Exchange companies made donations in 2025, study finds

US Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) lifts a piece of paper on a board displaying a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) document, revealing an image of businessman Les Wexner, while questioning US Attorney General Pam Bondi, Washington DC, US

Confronting Wexner-Epstein ties, alumni of Jewish leadership programs launch new survivor fund


TAU awards honorary degree to first Jewish woman appointed to Canada's Supreme Court

Eight individuals from diverse fields will be recognized for their remarkable contributions to society.

 Tel Aviv University Honorary Degree 2024

New social media initiative from IDF reservists in the Israel-Hamas war

The new program, co-created by Israel-Is and Merit Spread, seeks to prepare IDF reservists to engage in digital activism for Israel through social media, helping their mental health.

Participants in Israel-Is program

Michael Bloomberg launches regional innovation hubs in war-stricken Israeli cities - exclusive

The initiative, under Bloomberg Philanthropies, intends to provide both support and expertise, based on vast experience in other conflict zones, to the most affected communities across Israel.

  Former New York City mayor and philanthropist Michael Bloomberg hosts a roundtable discussion with municipal leaders throughout Israel from all walks of life

Theater charity Broadway Cares donates to Israeli groups after criticism over Gaza aid

Broadway Cares donates $400,000 to Israeli aid groups after criticism for Gaza relief donations, clarifying its mission and supporting apolitical organizations.

 A London theater has apologized after a performer allegedly singled out an Israeli audience member who refused to applaud a Palestinian flag during a comedy set on Saturday night. (Illustrative).

‘Philanthropy starts with curiosity’

Pnina and Marcel Pinchevsky discuss Israel, Hebrew University, and the value of giving.

 THE PINCHEVSKYS in Israel

WATCH: 'Philanthropy starts with curiosity'

In the fifth episode of 'The Philanthropists,’ Pnina and Marcel Pinchevsky discuss Israel, Hebrew University, and the value of giving.

 Pnina and Marcel Pinchevsky

'Our mission is to fight antisemitism, strengthen the state of Israel, protect American democracy'

LIVE: Adam Milstein, renowned American-Israeli philanthropist, in conversation with Tamar Uriel-Beeri, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post explaining the vision and goals of the Impact Forum

 Adam Milstein at the Impact Forum Foundation Event

This Colombian olah promotes cohesion and prosperity in Israeli society

Nicole is CEO of the Merage Foundation Israel, a private philanthropy to initiate and advance transformational programs in the areas of Negev development, aliyah, and social resilience.

 NICOLE HOD STROH, 43 FROM COLOMBIA TO RA’ANANA, 2009

Menomadin Foundation and Hebrew University unveil plan to strengthen Israeli welfare system

As part of this initiative, reservists' spouses will receive benefits, along with families of Hamas hostages and residents of evacuated communities.

 Haim Taib, President, and Founder of the Menomadin Foundation, presents report on Israeli welfare system to Minister of Welfare and Social Security Ya'akov Margi.

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